How to Make Chalk Paint _ There are several popular homemade chalk paint recipes that require adding either baking soda, plaster of paris or calcium carbonate to regular latex paint, and while these DIY versions require a little more finesse to master, in comparison to store_bought brands, they are a great alternative for those on a budget.

Chalk Paint Ideas _ You can get a lot of different looks using chalk paint, ranging from a more distressed, "shabby chic" finish, to a more modern approach that just covers the surface with a solid, opaque coat of paint. Becky, from Homestead 128, painted her piano a deep graphite grey, followed up with some furniture wax from Miss Mustard Seed. The entire project cost about โ, and took her around two hours to complete.